B2148 words1:04Story American AccentPublished Jul 9, 2026 · Updated Jul 30, 2026

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Mohamed Salah grew up in Nagrig, a small village in Egypt.

As a teenager, he took multiple buses just to attend football training in Cairo.

He traveled up to five hours a day to complete this exhausting nine-hour round trip.

This long journey built the strong mentality of a true champion.

After a failed spell at Chelsea, many people thought his Premier League dream was over.

Instead, he moved to Italy and worked harder than ever before.

He chose to rebuild his career by learning from every difficult setback.

This challenging period prepared him for the great success that lay ahead.

He made a triumphant return to England when he joined Liverpool.

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Since then, he has become one of the greatest players in the club's history.

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He has won both the Premier League and the Champions League title.

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Grateful fans proudly called their new hero the 'Egyptian King.'

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Mohamed Salah: The Nine-Hour Journey